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Sweet Potato Casserole with Pecan Topping Recipe

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  • Author: Leila
  • Total Time: 1 hr 5 mins
  • Yield: 1 (9x13-inch) casserole (serves 12)

Description

This baked sweet potato casserole with a creamy sweet potato base and a crunchy pecan topping is a comforting and crowd-pleasing dish, perfect for Thanksgiving, Christmas, or any festive gathering. The creamy sweet potatoes blend harmoniously with a sweet, nutty, buttery topping for a classic treat your family will love.

Ingredients

Sweet Potatoes:

  • 4 cups peeled, cubed sweet potatoes
  • 2 large eggs, beaten
  • ½ cup white sugar
  • ½ cup milk
  • 4 tablespoons butter, softened
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ½ teaspoon salt

Pecan Topping:

  • ½ cup packed brown sugar
  • ⅓ cup all-purpose flour
  • 3 tablespoons butter, softened
  • ½ cup chopped pecans

Instructions

  1. Gather Ingredients and Preheat Oven: Collect all ingredients as listed. Preheat your oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C) to ensure it reaches the proper baking temperature while you prepare the casserole.
  2. Cook Sweet Potatoes: Place the peeled and cubed sweet potatoes in a medium saucepan and cover with water. Boil over medium-high heat until very tender, about 10 to 15 minutes. Once cooked, drain the water thoroughly.
  3. Mash and Mix Sweet Potatoes: Transfer the drained sweet potatoes to a large bowl. Mash them with a fork until smooth, or use an immersion blender for an ultra-smooth texture. Add the beaten eggs and mix well to combine.
  4. Add Sweet Potato Ingredients: Stir in the white sugar, milk, softened butter, vanilla extract, and salt. Mix thoroughly until the mixture is smooth and creamy. Pour this sweet potato mixture evenly into a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  5. Prepare Pecan Topping: In a medium bowl, combine the packed brown sugar and all-purpose flour. Cut the softened butter into this mixture using a pastry cutter or your fingers until the texture is coarse and resembles small peas. Stir in the chopped pecans until evenly distributed.
  6. Assemble Casserole: Evenly sprinkle the prepared pecan topping over the sweet potato mixture in the baking dish, covering the surface completely.
  7. Bake: Place the baking dish in the preheated oven. Bake for about 30 minutes or until the topping is lightly browned and crisp, and the casserole is heated through.
  8. Serve: Remove from the oven and allow to cool slightly before serving. Enjoy your delicious sweet potato casserole!

Notes

  • For an ultra-smooth sweet potato filling, use an immersion blender instead of mashing with a fork or masher.
  • If making for a smaller group, divide the sweet potato mixture into individual ramekins, sprinkle with pecan topping, and bake for approximately 25 minutes.
  • This recipe was featured in the Fall edition of Allrecipes Magazine, with a variation that triples the sweet potato ingredients but keeps the topping the same.
  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 45 mins
  • Category: Side Dish
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Find it online: https://recipesbyleila.com/sweet-potato-casserole-with-pecan-topping-recipe/